British Association of Day Surgery (BADS)

In August 1988, day surgery enthusiasts, Dr. Tom Ogg (consultant anesthetist, Cambridge) and Professor Paul Jarrett (consultant general surgeon, Kingston) took the decision to form a multidisciplinary day surgery association. Subsequent discussions with other UK day surgery pioneers agreed plans for establishing an association to promote clinical excellence and the setting of standards to ensure any person requiring day-case surgery receives the best possible care in the delivery of day surgery. It was agreed this newly established organization would be named The British Association of Day Surgery (BADS). Aims :
• Maintain visibility of day surgery nationally and internationally.
• Provide education about day surgery for patients and professionals.
• Support research and quality improvement projects relating to day surgery and provide a platform for their dissemination.
• Offer specialist advice and support on topics related to day surgery.